Writing

  • The Way

    There is A Way One that offers Joy, peace, and Love It blows In the growing  Green Aspen leaves Follows these same Browning leaves Floating through The crisp air As they Miraculously feed The ground below This Way Lightens the load Allowing for Fresh lungs To expand Taking in Newness Light-hearted laughter Recognizing the opportunity…

  • Wildfire

    Quietly sittingI’m challengedTo moveTo connectWith another soul I know it’s herCurly hairSharp blue eyesOverwhelming joyUnbridled feelingOf home We sitWe listenWe connectWe don’t talkUntil it’s timeThen she sharesI’m white lightFlickering fireRedsOrangesWithMother TeressaOn myRight Shoulder She isA death doulaSitting withThose on the precipiceOf the next stepHer presenceDraws outA picture ofAn amusement parkHer beingThe attractionDrawing in joyCelebrationLaughterI walk…

  • Intimate

    Some down and dirty sex. Slam bam thank you mam. Or sir. Is welcomed. If desperate. Lasting sex. Is something desired. Quickies are a thrill. But often leave the soul empty. Tasting of cheese sticks at Applebee’s. Great going in. And going down. Void of sustenance. Leaving regret behind. What is lasting sex? 15 minutes?…

  • She’s In Awe

    She stands Erect and strong Head tilted back Smooth neck seen And celebrated Her hair A golden reflection Of the stars Her eyes closed In intimate ecstasy She is lost Forever moving Into the night sky Golds, copper, silver The colors Of nature Surrounding her beauty As she slowly Breathes in The Universe whole RLove…

  • TRUE

    True An arrow flying Through the Dense air Hitting its mark I like the verb Movement found In the word True Defined as: Bring Into The exact shape Alignment, or Position required My youngest son Jakob Merle Ellsmore The namesake Of Merle Engle My spiritual dad Is TRUE True to his word True to the…

  • Who You Are

    Don’t you Be afraid I’m with you I’ve been with you From the moment You sucked in Your first tiny breath I was in that breath Flooding your system With Me I was that air You breathed I was in the Loving arms  Who wrapped around you Those were my Strong arms I’ve surrounded you…

  • Totems

    Totems Pulsating The energy field Drawing me open My essence On red alert Sensating The welcoming Wave Of intertwined Connection The mountainside Luxurious green The early rains Bringing forth Spectacularness Large rock families Spiking the horizon Banding together In ruggedness They stand Erect and strong Guardians of Their surroundings Self-protecting Spikes sharpened Awaiting any Attack…

  • Glow

    Glow Her presence Unlike anything I’ve experienced A woman Yes, she is A woman Mature and kind Accomplished And sexy She shines Her desire To touch And be close Quite apparent Her touch Electric Sending vibrations Making My bones Rattle Her life Accomplished And fluent Colors and Beauty Lighting the way Her eyes Dark Deep…

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    Eclipsing Rick

    August 21, 2107. A day most of us will never forget! The total eclipse, the first in 40 years, hit us in Colorado right around lunch time. I remember going out unsure of what it would be like. This is a picture I captured with my phone. Unknowingly I lifted it up to see what…